Bill > SF2627

This bill appropriates a total of $400,000 ($200,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota commissioner of employment and economic development to conduct a statewide education campaign focused on second-chance hiring. The campaign aims to inform employers about the advantages of hiring individuals with criminal records, including highlighting available state and federal incentives for employing people with conviction histories. Specifically, the initiative will involve creating an informational website and establishing a hotline service to support employers interested in second-chance hiring practices. The appropriation is designated as a one-time funding allocation, meaning it is not expected to be a recurring annual expenditure. Second-chance hiring refers to the practice of giving employment opportunities to individuals with criminal backgrounds, recognizing their potential for rehabilitation and contributing positively to the workforce.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2627&ssn=0&y=2025